Why Islamic Ethics Disapproves of Maraa?
In Arabic, Maraa means combatting and fighting, and in ethics, it means finding fault with what others say in order to expose the imperfection of their words.
Maraa is usually done for the purpose of pretending and showing off. That is, while talking to another person, the person tries to find fault in his words in order to show his cunning and shrewdness.
Marra is among improper actions rooted in internal indecent characteristics.
Great religious figures have warned against Maraa because of its unpleasant consequences.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said: Don’t do Maraa with your brother in faith.
There is another Hadith in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) said: The most pious among the people is the one who leaves Maraa, even though he is right.
Maraa is an ethical disease and one who often engages in it has a sick soul and self. This inappropriate behavior originates in ugly characteristics of the self, such as resentment, envy, conceit, hatred, or love of position or wealth. It causes, among other things, the death of the heart, remaining in ignorance, the destruction of good deeds, the destruction of friendly relations, and the creation of hatred and hypocrisy.
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People get involved in Maraa because they are unaware of its consequences. So if one reflects on the negative impacts of Maraa in different aspects, his soul will hate it and he will stay away from it.
Another strategy to avoid Maraa is to do the opposite, which is to speak well of what others say and praise them.
